Last weekend of Summer adds a little heat & humidity but little in the way of rain

Friday morning will be a foggy one for folks along the eastern mountains but with plenty of sunshine expected, we’ll burn that off by lunchtime. Temps rise quickly into the low 80s as most of us enjoy a beautiful day to close out the week.

The exception will be a few mountain top communities through Pocahontas & Greenbrier county who see a stay afternoon shower. A good 15-20 minute downpour will bring up to half an inch of rain but not widespread enough to ruin your outdoor plans this evening. For those west of Snowshoe, Meadow Bridge, Flat Top won’t see rain until next week.

This evening, temps cool back into the low 70s and upper 60s for a great night of high school football! A few clouds still roam but with mostly clear skies, temps continue to drop with the mid to upper 50s for lows. A touch humid, but comfy all the same.

Saturday morning fog burns off with sunshine as temps push back into the low 80s for the afternoon. A weakening cold front is expected to cross the region in the afternoon bringing a few extra clouds against the blue skies.

A stray, quick hitting shower is possible but not long enough to impede outdoor plans much. There will be several places that escape the rain all together as the front won’t hold together very well across the region.

Saturday evening clouds fade and temps fall back through the 60s by midnight with a comfy overnight with lows in the 50s. A nice last summer evening of 2024.

Sunday a mostly sunny day welcomes in the Fall Season at 8:44am with a crisp morning but temps rise quickly into the low 80s for our western counties, upper 70s for our eastern mountains.

Into the evening, a quick light shower is possible for the eastern ridgelines but not highly probable. Overall, Sunday is looking great for a walk through one of our state parks for leaf-peepin’ adventures to get you in the fall spirit.

Monday clouds will be on the increase throughout the day as our next system is set to move in late into Tuesday. As clouds build and humidity rises, a stray shower is possible from time to time but most of us will have to wait until Tuesday morning for a solid shot at rain. Temps still manage to push the mid to upper 70s with the extra clouds with a select few from Beckley and points west to nudge the 80 degree mark. Into the evening, rain chances increase in scattered fashion as we wait for better chances into Tuesday.

Tuesday a cold front is expected to take the long way through the region which will be music to the ears of our forestry divisions battling brushfires across the two Virginias. Steady rain is expected throughout the day with some heavier downpours expected into the afternoon and evening. Winds will pick up westerly 10-15mph with some on the ridgelines seeing gusts upwards of 20-25mph. Overall, rainfall totals could be higher to really put a dent in the drought but lower fire risks with the help of half to 1 inch of rain will be very much appreciated. Highs reach the upper 70s before cooling into the upper 50s and low 60s for lows.

Wednesday morning showers begin to exit from west to east as drier air moves back into the region. Our mountains towards the east will hang on the clouds much of the day but most east of the turnpike will see more sunshine filtering through the thinning clouds for the afternoon. Highs hold back into the mid and upper 70s with cooler northwest winds moving in behind the cold front from Tuesday. By the overnight we’ll continue to clear up allowing for temps to fall back into the 50s.

In your extended forecast, a pattern change is taking shape with our jet stream which will bring a few rainy days our way. While it doesn’t look to elevate our drought overnight, it will be continued relief for fire dangers as we look ahead to the start of our fall fire season October 1st. While it’s too late to save our fall foliage season, which looks to be earlier than normal and shorter overall, it will bring that fall feel to many days as we say goodbye to September.

FRIDAY
Sunshine rules the day. Iso. PM Sprinkle east. Highs in the 80s.
SATURDAY
Sunshine with a few afternoon clouds. Mostly dry day. Highs in the 80s.
FIRST DAY OF FALL – SUNDAY
Sunshine to start, increasing clouds PM. Late sprinkles. Highs in the 80s.
MONDAY
Building clouds, stray shower PM. Highs in the low 80s.
TUESDAY
Off & on showers, heavy downpours PM/rumbles. Highs in the upper 70s.
WEDNESDAY
Morning rain, slow clearing PM. Highs in the mid 70s.
THURSDAY
Sunny and mild. Highs near 80 degrees.
FRIDAY
Sunshine, comfy. Highs in the low 80s.
SATURDAY
Sun & Clouds. Highs in the 80s.

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